1. Finding a family of five to teach! Three little girls who draw pictures and sing "Popcorn Popping," and two parents who love each other and work hard and probably deal with more than their fair share of life's challenges.
2. Mail. Have I ever paused to say that my mail correspondents are hands-down amazing? There is a special place in heaven reserved for those who write to missionaries. And for those who send pictures and packages...just hop on the chariot, because you just made the fast-track to the Pearly Gates. Thank you dear friends and family, for news, and love, and prayers!
3. A car. I shouldn't admit this, but I avoid riding my bike at all costs. The whole skirt thing...and then the helmet thing...and then they expect me to look CUTE?! Yeah, right. So I drive a care with utmost gratitude. Thank you, dear missionary department, for allotting our mission a decent fleet of cars.
4. Scriptures. The most restful time of day is the sacred hour between 8 and 9 am. I like to be alone with the Lord, and that is the hour of our finest quality time. This week I am enamored with the Book of Acts. How did I exist for 24 years without knowing Philip's story? Or feeling the excitement of Peters's vision of the gospel going to all the dearth?* God bless the tremendous souls who lived and recorded these sacred words!
5. Elders. They exasperate, humiliate, humor, and bless. They get in the car and say "yes, Mom," when we do a seat-belt check. Then they encourage me to race the neighboring car at every stoplight (is it any wonder that I am the designated driver?) . They throw tortillas at us and leave scary scriptures at or doorstep. But they also give blessings and share investigators and give inspired instruction.
6. Lawton, Oklahoma. I love this place. And I get to stay for at least six more weeks!! Huzzah for no transfer!!
*http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/peters-revelation-to-take-the-gospel-to-the-gentiles?lang=eng
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